When time is of the essence, here are a few tips to help you stay fit and healthy through the holidays:
1) Walk all over and walk often!
Try to come up with ways to add in as many steps to your day as you can
– if you’re driven by numbers and/or goals, think about getting a
pedometer, which tracks how many steps you take. It can be a fun way to
motivate yourself to keep getting a higher number (i.e. walk more)!
Walking is the easiest form of exercise to do anywhere, anytime and at
any level of physical fitness.
2) Embrace the challenge
– have fun with finding ways to stay fit and active, so that you enjoy
it rather than see it as a nuisance. Join a friend at one of their
favorite fitness classes or ask a family member to join you for a jog.
Whatever the “new” thing may be for you, don’t be afraid to try it!
3) Put it on the calendar/agenda. Making a plan is and actually scheduling
a workout is usually an essential factor in the motivation to go and do
it. Having a plan, or detailed schedule, can be key to keeping up with
your fitness! Feel free to be as specific as you want, creating anywhere
from a daily fitness goal to weekly planned workout routine.
4) Don’t sit still
for too long! Use time watching movies and/or TV to get in some easy,
at-home exercises like squats, lunges, jumping jacks, push-ups,
crunches, etc.
5) Avoid the extremes.
There’s no need for extreme workouts or restrictive diets that leave
you feeling deprived or fatigued. Stick to what you know works for you
in terms of routine, time spent exercising, healthy food choices, etc!
When
the peppermint bark, candy canes and peppermint mocha lattes are back
in the spotlight, you know it’s the winter holiday season! This
flavorful leaf is available throughout the year and often associated
with treats, warm beverages and maybe salads or cocktails, but its many
uses make up a long list. The plant is indigenous to Europe, but can be
grown anywhere including your windowsill.